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RSC Policy Bulletin 4


Rodney Townsend

Professor Rodney Townsend

Professor Rodney Townsend, RSC Director of Science and Technology explains how the RSC influences policy in Europe, which is now our "home territory"



Sussex University

The Saving of Sussex

When Sussex University chemistry department was threatened with closure the RSC worked hard to argue its case and prevent its demise. In May, the department was saved. Dr Sean McWh...



Growing Energy

Growing Energy

Can biological fuels have a substantial role to play in providing the UK with heat, electricity and road fuel? The RSC has provided expert evidence to the House of Commons Environm...



Student wearing safety specs

Chemistry for our Future

The RSC is leading a £3.6m initiative to secure the future of the chemical sciences in UK Higher Education. So how exactly are we going to do it?



Ethnic Groups in the Physical Sciences

Ethnic Groups in the Physical Sciences

Does your ethnic background affect the likelihood that you will study chemistry or physics? An RSC and Institute of Physics study shows a complex picture



Industry grads

Meeting industry's need for chemistry graduates

number of chemistry graduates impact on future UK industry? The RSC has conducted a study to find out and has discovered there is no room for complacency



The Economic Benefit of a Chemistry Degree

Our message to Government

In 2007, the government will conduct the next comprehensive spending review. On the RSC's wish list are more qualified teachers, better equipped labs and more funding


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Policy Bulletin Issue 4
Autumn 2006
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